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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dev Vasilios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vasilios might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cant be touched!. Dev Vasilios is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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138 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dev Vasilios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josiah Bartlet!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilios is looking to clinch but Bartlet is avoiding it.
Bartlet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vasilios is out of range and Bartlet settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Bartlet.
Bartlet connects with a leg kick. Vasilios looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasilios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartlet manages to avoid it.
Bartlet has closed the distance and engaged Vasilios in a clinch.
I was talking to Vasilios's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vasilios blocks the elbow strike.
Bartlet gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vasilios regains guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bartlet postures up in Vasilios's guard and throws a big left but Vasilios blocks it.
Bartlet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bartlet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasilios not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vasilios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartlet works over Vasilios with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartlet landing some decent shots from guard.
Vasilios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bartlet throwing strikes but missing.
Bartlet with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartlet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bartlet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartlet cracks Vasilios with a solid left hand.
Bartlet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vasilios's head.
Bartlet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bartlet throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartlet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vasilios controls Bartlet momentarily but Bartlet frees himself.
Bartlet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bartlet postures up.
Bartlet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
Vasilios is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bartlet is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet chips away with some ground and pound.
Bartlet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vasilios looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasilios, not yet.
Bartlet throwing strikes from guard but Vasilios blocks nicely.
Vasilios working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bartlet.
Vasilios has momentary wrist control but Bartlet slips an elbow through the middle.
Vasilios wants to sweep but no luck.
Bartlet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vasilios pulls Bartlet in to control the position.
Bartlet stands up over Vasilios, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bartlet lands a couple of elbows.
Bartlet postures up and lands a big shot to Vasilios's brow.
Bartlet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vasilios's head.
Bartlet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bartlet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bartlet throwing strikes from guard but Vasilios blocks nicely.
Bartlet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vasilios trying to control the position.
Bartlet won't allow Vasilios to sweep him here.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
Vasilios looking for a guillotine here but Bartlet defends easily.
Vasilios trying to keep a closed guard but Bartlet is proving a slippery customer.
Bartlet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bartlet scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throwing strikes from guard but Vasilios blocks nicely.
Bartlet stands up over Vasilios, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilios managing to control the position.
Bartlet is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasilios has wrist control.
Bartlet throws an elbow that misses. Vasilios uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bartlet's guard. Nice move by Vasilios!
Vasilios won't allow Bartlet to get back to his feet.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bartlet is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasilios prevents Bartlet from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Bartlet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bartlet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vasilios is out of range.
Bartlet takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasilios takes an elbow to the temple.
Bartlet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vasilios takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bartlet gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vasilios avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bartlet.
Vasilios trying to control but Bartlet postures up.
Bartlet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Bartlet there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilios is pressing down on Bartlet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bartlet postures up in Vasilios's guard and throws a big left but Vasilios blocks it.
Bartlet with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasilios has wrist control.
Bartlet throwing strikes from guard but Vasilios blocks nicely.
Vasilios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasilios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartlet postures up.
Vasilios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasilios is trying to control the position but Bartlet postures up.
Bartlet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartlet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bartlet postures up in Vasilios's guard and throws a big left but Vasilios blocks it.
Bartlet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bartlet postures up in Vasilios's guard and throws a big left but Vasilios blocks it.
Bartlet postures up in Vasilios's guard and throws a big left but Vasilios blocks it.
Bartlet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vasilios has momentary wrist control but Bartlet slips an elbow through the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasilios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bartlet postures up in Vasilios's guard and throws a big left but Vasilios blocks it.
Bartlet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
Vasilios controls Bartlet momentarily but Bartlet frees himself.
Bartlet won't allow Vasilios to sweep him here.
Bartlet chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bartlet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bartlet throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartlet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bartlet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vasilios controls Bartlet momentarily but Bartlet frees himself.
Bartlet postures up in Vasilios's guard and throws a big left but Vasilios blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
Vasilios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
Bartlet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bartlet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bartlet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bartlet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vasilios works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vasilios wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vasilios avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Josiah Bartlet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasilios controls Bartlet momentarily but Bartlet frees himself.
Vasilios is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bartlet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet stopping the sweep attempt from Vasilios.
Bartlet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartlet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vasilios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bartlet has managed to get both his arms back between Vasilios's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartlet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bartlet is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasilios has wrist control.
Bartlet distracts Vasilios with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bartlet throws a strike but Vasilios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vasilios throws a strike but Bartlet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Bartlet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bartlet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bartlet throws a leg kick which misses Vasilios's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasilios tries to avoid it.
Bartlet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasilios takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! Bartlet slams his shin into Vasilios's torso.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but Vasilios sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bartlet lands a big head kick that sends Vasilios tumbling to the mat! Bartlet takes a step backwards and waves Vasilios back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vasilios is rocked!
It looks like Dev Vasilios has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bartlet. That's going to slow Vasilios down.
Oh Vasilios is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartlet and Vasilios are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Bartlet throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Vasilios into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Bartlet knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Josiah Bartlet!
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